Nigel prepares the highly reactive chemical chromyl chloride from potassium dichromate and sodium chloride (table salt) using concentrated sulfuric acid to initiate the reaction. The acid produces hydrochloric acid from the salt and ...See moreNigel prepares the highly reactive chemical chromyl chloride from potassium dichromate and sodium chloride (table salt) using concentrated sulfuric acid to initiate the reaction. The acid produces hydrochloric acid from the salt and chromium troxide which react in situ to produce chromyl chloride. Chromyl chloride is a liquid so it is readily separated from the biproducts by distillation. Written by
David Foss
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